Parent Engagement. During this block of time, as defined in Art. 6, Sec. of the Teachers CBA, paraprofessionals shall assist teach- ers in Parent Engagement activities or other activities appropriate to their title subject to approval by the princi- pal.
Parent Engagement. Columbus Collegiate Academy - West is deeply accountable to the students it serves because their parents make the ultimate act of faith: to bring their children to our doors and trust our school to deliver an outstanding education and to fulfill our school mission. Close 13 Students will be given several opportunities for remediation (i.e., Homework Center, Saturday Academy, Summer Academy, and teacher led-tutoring). communication with parents is essential. Together, we enter into a three-way partnership between parents, students, and the school to ensure a successful academic future for each child. To ensure the voice of these parents is well heard, CCA-West will create a Parent Council of at least five members, with the chair and vice chair elected or chosen for one-year terms. Parents will be elected to the Parent Council by a vote of parents whose students are currently enrolled in the school. The Parent Council will support the mission of Columbus Collegiate by: • Coordinating parent volunteer efforts to support student recruitment, enrichment classes, and community gatherings; • Gathering and reporting data about parent satisfaction; • Reporting twice annually to the Board of Trustees regarding their findings; • Ensuring that school communications are sufficiently accessible to Spanish-speaking parents; and • Planning parent events that support the academic mission of the school, such as high school achievement nights, student academic performance nights, and parenting seminars to support academic achievement. In addition to this council, the school administration will establish frequent, formal communication with parents to support the school mission. Families will be welcomed to the school through an orientation that will review school policies in detail, celebrate student learning, and include the signing of parent-student-school contracts. Parents will attend conferences at the school two times annually, at which time assessment results and report cards will be reviewed in detail. Progress reports requiring parental signature will be sent home at regular intervals between these conferences. Teachers will call parents of their homeroom students on a regular basis, both to report positive academic results and behaviors and deliver clear feedback when expectations are not met. A monthly school newsletter will communicate the effectiveness of the program and the excitement of the school to members of the community.
Parent Engagement. Charter School shall not require a parent or legal guardian of a prospective or enrolled student to perform volunteer service hours, or make payment of fees or other monies, goods, or services in lieu of performing volunteer service, as a condition of his/her child’s admission, continued enrollment, attendance, or participation in the school’s educational activities, or otherwise discriminate against a student in any manner because his/her parent cannot, has not, or will not provide volunteer service to Charter School.
Parent Engagement. In Dayton Leadership Academies – Dayton View’s Strategic Plan, the following objectives are to be achieved in the next 3–5 years through the creation of a Comprehensive Family and Community Support Network:
1. Develop a Family and Civic Engagement Team (FCET) to include community partners, families, and DVLA staff (OIP)
2. Provide effective notification of school programs, resources, and activities to families through a variety of communication methods (OIP)
3. Conduct a series of parent participation activities that include instructional aide training, tips to help their students, and online learning tools they can cultivate at home (OIP)
4. Ensure that each teacher makes at least five positive behavior contacts with parents each week (OIP)
5. FCET will monitor implementation of the OIP and suggest revisions as needed (OIP)
6. Create a Community Resource Guide that will reflect partnership organizations and other family resources (OIP)
7. FCET will develop a process for staff to refer families to school and community resources (OIP)
8. Identify and expand our partnerships with family service organizations (e.g., health and wellness, job and family services) to link them to our families through referrals and by hosting programs at our campuses School-wide goals for Family Engagement include: • Ninety-four percent or higher in student attendance. • One hundred percent of families sign and return Family Compact. • At least 75 percent of students and parents attend first-quarter conferences, at least 80 percent attend second-quarter conferences, and at least 85 percent attend third-quarter conferences. • Student retention (return) rate of at least 85 percent from September 1, 2014 to September 1, 2015. Each month, the Eagle Update newsletter is sent home with all students and published on the Dayton Leadership Academies – Dayton View website to inform everyone of what is happening at the school. All students have maroon “Bring the Thunder” folders that are sent home daily, which include all communications and documents that need to be reviewed and signed by parents. The DVLA Student Learning Plan (SLP) is updated each quarter and shared with every student and family at conferences. The SLP includes student assessment results, progress goals, attendance and discipline results, and student and family participation records. In carrying out Title I parental involvement requirements, Dayton Leadership Academies - Dayton View will provide full opportunities for the...
Parent Engagement. Parent Involvement Once School is in Session
Parent Engagement. The following strategies are used to ensure ongoing family and community engagement under the direction of the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator:
1. An active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) includes parent and staff representation that weigh in on school policy and programming. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month.
2. Provide effective notification of school programs, resources, and activities to families through a variety of communication methods, including daily social media posts, weekly email and text notifications, and monthly newsletter.
3. Offer monthly events that include themed family nights, student performances and presentations, house team celebrations, and quarterly awards ceremonies.
4. Conduct quarterly parent-teacher conferences in person with flexibility scheduling.
5. Ensure that each teacher makes at least five positive phone calls to families each week.
6. Develop a process for staff to refer families to school and community resources.
7. Identify and expand our partnerships with family-service organizations (e.g., health and wellness, job, and family services) to connect our families to them through referrals and by hosting programs at the school. School-wide goals for family engagement include the following: • 85 percent overall satisfaction with the school on annual family survey • 90 percent participation in our quarterly parent-teacher conferences • 95 percent of students reenroll by August 1 • 98 percent enrolled by September 15 Each month, the DLA Way newsletter is sent home with all students and published on the DLA website to inform everyone of what is happening at the school. All students have maroon “Bring the Thunder” folders that are sent home daily, which include all communications and documents that need to be reviewed and signed by parents. In carrying out Title I parental-involvement requirements, DLA will provide full opportunities for the participation of all families, including those with limited English proficiency, parents/guardians with disabilities, parents/guardians with migratory children, and homeless families. Information and school reports will be provided in an understandable and uniform format upon request and created in alternate languages for families to understand. Family-involvement programs, activities, and procedures are planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents/guardians and participating children. Open-forum parent meetings are scheduled at least three tim...
Parent Engagement. School Readiness Coordinator, School Readiness Site Leads, Preschool Instructors, and Clerk/Typist will provide opportunities for parents and providers to learn and/or interact with children or the program. Type of Measurement: Meetings/Activities Annual Target Quantity: 4 Start Date: July 1, 2021 Target Date: June 30, 2022 Program staff will provide orientation meetings, trainings, workshops, presentations, screening opportunities, family learning events, and/or other events for parents of children ages 3 to 5 and professionals working with children that encourage learning and engagement. Topics may include literacy, child development, discipline, kindergarten readiness, and kindergarten transition activities. SUBMIT QUARTERLY (electronically) • Scope of Work Reporting Form ON FILE • Agenda • Flyer or Save the Date (pre-approved) • Sign-in sheet
Parent Engagement. The School works to involve families in their child’s school and education from the outset. For families new to the School, they can expect communication and invitations to participate in numerous events. These include recruitment events, open houses, Welcome to IDEA events, registration, summer engagement events, New Family and Student Orientation, and Back to School / Meet the Teacher events. These events are geared toward helping families transition into IDEA. Events emphasize IDEA’s academic model, culture, and the partnership between home and school. IDEA works to ensure that every family is onboarded, meaning they attend registration and a Welcome to IDEA session. While this event is highly recommended, it is not required of parents or students – children are not denied their seat, nor are offers rescinded, due to lack of attendance. Once students are enrolled at the School, distribution of information is paramount. IPS staff believe that it is crucial for students to have families who are well informed and engaged. IPS accomplishes this through several avenues, ensuring that staff can share information in a way that reaches the families Additional events are held on campus throughout the year to encourage parents and families to interact with campus leadership, including report-card pick-up night, parent walk-throughs, and volunteer programs. The School may also offer town-hall meetings throughout the year to get feedback from parents and families. In terms of active engagement in student learning, parents are asked to participate in several ways, if they are able. Parents are asked to support the daily and summer reading of younger students. They are also asked to check homework completion. Students typically receive a notebook where they write down their assignments and their accomplishments; parents are asked to sign this regularly, ensuring that students have shared their progress and are also being held accountable at home for homework and daily reading. Every parent has access to student learning data via an online portal, and direct communication is often conducted via cell phone, either through an app, text message, or a call. The principal may require teachers to send a certain number of messages to parents daily or weekly, with an emphasis on sharing student progress and success.
Parent Engagement. Generally, team meetings, IEPs, and meetings will be conducted remotely. In cases where parents request in-person meetings, these will be accommodated. (These accommodations may be the IEP Liaison meeting in-person with parent(s) with health and safety protocols in place and all other team members joining the meeting remotely.
